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D56 XJL

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD56 XJL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025

EXHAUST NOISY

THIS CAR IS A COMPETITION RALLY CARS AND HAS BEEN EXTENSIVLY MODIFIED

TYRES STATE COMEPITION USE ONLY

Pass 11 Oct 2022

All four tyres marked as competition use only

Competition spec rally car extensively modified

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021

Competition spec rally car and extensively modified from standard

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyres marked as competition use only

Pass 22 Feb 2019

All tyres marked as for competition use only

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

This is a competition spec rally car and is extensively modified

Pass 22 Feb 2018

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all tyres marked as for competition use only

competition rally car and has been extensively modified

Pass 6 Feb 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

competition rally car extensively modified

tyres marked as competition use only

Pass 6 Jan 2016

This vehicle is a competition rally car and has been extensively modified

competition tyres fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 106,510 miles

Competition rally car extensively modified

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 106,510 miles

Competition rally car extensively modified

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 106,510 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 106,510 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 106,510 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bulkhead flexing on brake application

o/s steering boot twisted around rack

Pass 12 Oct 2011 106,510 miles

bulkhead flexing on brake application

o/s steering boot twisted around rack

Pass 27 Jun 2007 109,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 109,820 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 107,675 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 44,963 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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D56 XJL is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1987 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D56 XJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D56 XJL registered?

D56 XJL is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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